Industrial Designer

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In an industry of change and environmental challenges, with exiting new technologies and rapidly changing customer requirements, Volvo Group Design is looking for creative and passionate Industrial Designers.

Who we are

Volvo Group Design is the design function for the Group’s brands and business areas. The team provides design to products, digital solutions and services from the three studios located in Gothenburg, Sweden, Lyon, France and Greensboro NC, US. We cover all design aspects of all products within our business areas; Volvo Trucks, Volvo Penta, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Bus, and Volvo Energy. Working within our Design team is an opportunity to work in a truly global environment with amazingly dedicated and passionate colleagues. We come from many different backgrounds and cultures working together towards our common goals which gives a truly dynamic and innovative team.

How you will make an impact

As an Industrial Designer you will participate in a variety of projects, transforming complex requirements into functional, human-centric design solutions for the future. You will work close together with your new colleagues in our multi-disciplinary design team. Our canvas spans over all areas of a wide range of products, in all the different phases of the development process, to bring premium products and services to the market. We are facing a growing focus on circularity and sustainability in our design work and we are part of the exciting journey implementing cutting edge technologies such as electromobility, connectivity and automation into, not only trucks, but all our products. The industrial designers are key in our departments capability to innovate and create attractive design solutions for the future competitiveness of Volvo products and services. That’s why we are looking to hire the very best, that’s why we are looking for you!

Who are you?

Your hold a strong sense of form combined with a deep focus on customers, which helps you create premium looking products that are functional and cost-efficient. You adapt to different situations with ease and are great at working together with others. You attack challenges with an open mind and have the possibility to come up with creative and outside-of-the-box-solutions, that fits inside the box, packaged and communicated in a clear and inspiring way. You are all about getting things done, always striving for high standards in what you do. You are good at organizing things and finding patterns, even in complicated situations. You love learning and are always looking to understand things better. You are a team player who finds joy in supporting and motivating your colleagues.

What we offer
•    A premium brand that is in the forefront of the transportation industry, a true leader in the development of automation and electromobility
•    Highly skilled design environment within our multi-disciplinary design team.
•    Personal development. The many different product ranges and variety within Volvo Group ensurs the possibility of versatile work during this exciting period of technological change. 
•    Flexibility and work life-balance.

Requirements
•    Strong and versatile use of professional design tools for visualization, ideation, and conceptual 3D modeling. 
•    Bachelor or Master of Fine Arts in Industrial Design, Product Design, and/or Transportation Design.
•    Familiarity with a customer centric design process, to reach accurate and user-friendly design deliveries for the Volvo brand with outstanding design quality.
•    Ability to build partnerships and networks.
•    Being a team player. Contribute to the creative environment within the team of industrial designers, and collaborate efficiently with the key players from the other project functions, within and outside of the design studio.
•    Automotive-, consumer product-, or B2B industry experience is a merit.
•    Fluent in English.
•   Location in the Gothenburg area, to participate and contribute to the inspirational environment in the studio.


Please include a max 5-page portfolio, or a link to an online portfolio, in your pdf CV.

Curious and have some questions? Contact me! Magnus Scherman, Group Manager Industrial Design, magnus.scherman@volvo.com



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Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.